The Carrot Ranch Prompt, this week:
February 4, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that features a substitution. How might a character or situation be impacted by a stand-in? Bonus points for fairy tale elements. Go where the prompt leads.
Finding Your Prince Charming
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful Princess, awaiting her Prince Charming.
After reading the Find Your Prince self-help book, she tried the Sleeping Beauty, the Snow White, and even the Cinderella.
Nothing.
Eventually, she decided to use her long hair as she attempted the Rapunzel.
Sitting in her tower, with her golden plait fluttering out of the window, she felt a tug.
“Yes! Finally, my Prince is coming!”
More pulling followed by the grunt of her beloved-to-be as he hoisted himself up.
Alas, no Prince, just the toothless Palace window cleaner!
No happily ever after, just yet!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 13, 2021 @ 16:34:50
Funny! “Find Your Prince self-help book” that was the coolest part. I can totally see this book being the next best-seller.
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Feb 13, 2021 @ 16:35:53
Ha ha! Thanks!
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Feb 13, 2021 @ 01:52:21
That was fun! You are a master of fractured fairy tales.
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Feb 13, 2021 @ 07:38:22
Why, thank you, Jennie!
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Feb 13, 2021 @ 13:32:36
All true! 🥰
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Feb 12, 2021 @ 15:48:45
Great 99-word story with a nice twist at the end.
Lucky Princess!
Gummy window cleaners are much more practical than lay-about, handsome princes, don’t you think?
Ha-ha-happy ever after.
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Feb 12, 2021 @ 15:49:49
Ha ha! Thanks Lance! Glad you enjoyed my twisted tale!!!
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Feb 07, 2021 @ 20:04:17
Lol Your imagination is wonderful, Sis! 😉
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Feb 07, 2021 @ 21:46:54
It has its moments 🤪
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Feb 08, 2021 @ 11:53:30
🙂
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Feb 08, 2021 @ 11:53:40
😉
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Feb 06, 2021 @ 23:59:01
Love this!!😂
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Feb 07, 2021 @ 09:11:25
Thank you!
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Feb 06, 2021 @ 10:39:30
great story! ❤ ❤
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Feb 06, 2021 @ 12:49:20
Glad you liked it!
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Feb 06, 2021 @ 02:53:34
Hee-hee! Just a slight disappointment.
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Feb 06, 2021 @ 08:34:09
Just a little! 😀
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 18:58:47
Haha, good one 😂
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 19:40:37
Lol, thanks, Sis!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 18:58:31
Absolutely lovely Sis 💜💜💜
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 19:40:57
Thank you, Sis 💜
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 19:41:49
💜💜💜💜
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:41:55
That was very clever and very funny!!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:47:59
Thanks, Darlene!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:22:17
Bravo!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:34:48
Thank you!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:06:20
Ah, so the Princess was Prince-less!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 17:34:42
Indeed, Sis!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 16:50:56
I like the “princess moves” that she tries out. Maybe the “Rapunzel” was successful. The next level in her self-help book will educate her about toads and such; we don’t always recognize our prince at first sight. And he does windows!
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Feb 05, 2021 @ 16:54:41
See, a plus there, if ever there was one. Palaces have such high windows…!
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